Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $4,575,000

· Closed July 2, 2020

231 W 20th Street

$4,575,000

$1,089 per sq ft

231 W 20th Street

Chelsea, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10606426

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Stephen P. Wald Real Estate Associates

Studio

0

Bath

4,200

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Living Area 4,200 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths 0 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Seventh Avenue/Eighth Avenue
Year Built 1910
Living Area 4,200 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0770-0023
Block/Lot 770/23

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 1, 1900 $4,575,000 -
Currently May 5, 2026 $4,575,000 -

Description

231 West 20th Street: A 25 ft wide, brick townhouse on a prime Chelsea street offering the next owner the opportunity to create a new 7852 Sq Ft (plus garden level) building or the chance to expand the existing building by adding on an additional 4702 Sq Ft. This NON-LANDMARK Chelsea gem will be delivered vacant. SRO status DE-Classification application has been filed.
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Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

Chelsea Live Market Data

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Active Listings

313

Median Asking Price

$1.80M

Median $/Sqft

$1,775

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

33

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$2.05M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/5/26, 6:49 PM EST

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Location

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231 W 20th Street, Chelsea, New York County • Near Seventh Avenue/Eighth Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1933
Year Built
93 years old
5
Floors
6
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Primarily Residential Mixed Use

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $645,750
Land Value: $125,100
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,474 SF
Building Area: 9,689 SF
Built FAR: 2.79
Allowed FAR: 3

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 4,200 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $4,575,000 for 4,200 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,089. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10606426
First Listed: 1/1/1900
Closed: 7/2/2020
Contract Date: 10/29/2019

Listing Courtesy of Stephen P. Wald Real Estate Associates - Stephen Wald

Listing Contact: (212) 750-9253

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